Drake Canyon Loop Trail

Taos · New Mexico

3.5 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

38 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Weather outlook

Clear
39°
36°
57°
8 mph
Gust13 mph
6:36 AM
4:55 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

17% top-layer soil moisture62°F surface soil temperature

A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.

Forecast window

Monday

a high near 49°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

About This Trail

Drake Canyon Loop Trail is a 3.5-mile mountain bike trail near Taos, New Mexico. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 38 min.

Mountain Biking in Taos

Taos is one of the mountain biking hubs in New Mexico, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Drake Canyon Loop Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Where is Drake Canyon Loop Trail?

Drake Canyon Loop Trail is a mountain bike trail near Taos, New Mexico. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Drake Canyon Loop Trail?

Drake Canyon Loop Trail is 3.5 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 38 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Drake Canyon Loop Trail?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Drake Canyon Loop Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Taos include Sediment Trail, Indian Lake Trail (19C), Bear Mountain Trail (28), Forest Road 1877, Comales Cutoff Trail (22A). Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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